Panthers Defensive Back Derrek Thomas has just been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.
The list consists of players who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who have come into close contact with someone who has the virus.
According to ESPN’s Field Yates, Thomas is one of 2 NFL players to be placed on the list over the weekend.
Two players have been added to the reserve/COVID list: Panthers DB Derrek Thomas and Saints RB Dwayne Washington. Now four players on that list around the league.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) August 30, 2020
Thomas will be able to return to the team after two negative tests within a 24-hour period.